Who here played all three USA PRODUCTION models side by side?

[dg]

The new production models have 6 digit serials, so Richard's could be a prototype or maybe a very early one they used to show dealers or something.

[straycat]

Thats my point TJ all the new ones have 00XXXX this one does not but its just like the new ones down to the funny knob.

[toejam]

Oh, I didn't realize the brand new ones have 6 digits. Hmmm.

[straycat]

I played mine for abot 15 min today as well as a So Cal and mine seems to have little beefier neck not by much tho'.
I cranked both thru a 900 Marshall and mine has some big tone.The So Cal is a different animal with the DiMarzio's I liked it too.

[fuel0707]

Hey, Richard, that's cool that you scored one of the new Charvels and with a unique serial number. Let us know if you can track the story behind it.

[straycat]

The dealer said it came from the rep's car and we all know the rep's have some NAMM leftovers and first run production stuff so maybe I got lucky.The fist red one the dealer sold had a 6 digit number.

[The Rossness]

I played all 3 models yesterday at Manny's in NYC. The necks all feel the same. I played a Warren DiMartini model also, and the neck felt the same. IMO, the tele sounded and played the best.

[jacflash]

I did, just today. They all felt the same in terms of profile -- slightly thicker than I expected, actually, and definitely a little thicker than the old SDs I've played and than my MIJ Model-series Charvels. Very nice, though. The frets on the So-Cal weren't finished nearly as well as the other two, but I figure that's just an early production thing.

Right now I'm leading toward the Style 1, but I'm going to go back and spend some time playing it side by side with the So-Cal through a couple of different amps. I'll probably buy one this weekend.

[savage]

I played all 3 models yesterday at Manny's in NYC. The necks all feel the same. I played a Warren DiMartini model also, and the neck felt the same. IMO, the tele sounded and played the best.

the same as a demartini?

[Newc]

Anyone know if the top bout of the Style 2 is larger than the top horn of the Style 1? The JTXs I've had were all ditched for the same reason: protruding top bout was uncomfy. If the S2s are as comfy as the S1s, I might get one.